You are allowed to collect Social Security and earn wages from your employer. However, if your wages exceed $15,480 in 2014, your Social Security benefits will be reduced by $1 for every $2 you earn above that level.
The typical self-storage development cost ranges from $34 to $42 per gross building square foot. Again, this variance is dependent on land, construction and cost of financing. However, it is important to remember that there is a relationship between market rents and development cost.
Typical costs: 1  A 5x5 foot storage unit usually runs about $40-$50 per month. 2  10x15 foot units cost $75-$140 per month or $115-$150 for a climate controlled space. 3  A 10x20 unit ranges from $95-$155 per month or $170-$180 for climate controlled.  20x20-foot spaces rent for about $225 per month.